Chapter 260
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Everyone was quiet, the whole duration of this bout only took about half an hour. If considering the number of opponents and their strength and capabilities, this duration was truly so short.
Yet Kaoru who was standing in the middle with his broad sword in his shoulder, only had a few drops of sweat and was not even out of breath.
He looked towards the generals and Tazuna brimming with confidence, "So who's next?"
The generals glanced at each other before three of them stepped forward. These three were the ones who does not trust Tazuna as the chief.
'One uses rapier and the other two uses the normal one. One focuses on speed while the other focuses on coordination. The last one was adept in sneak attacks. For now, I guess I should focus more on my surrounding than the force of my attack.'
Kaoru made a mental note as the three of them walked towards him. Of course despite saying that he was more on the instinct side, he still read everything Raven has given him. Knowing your enemy is the best partner of your instinct.
If it's on instinct alone and you didn't know any of their strengths and quirks, surely you would have a hard time dealing with them.
With another breath, his eyes turned sharp. These three didn't attack at once but instead move to separate positions.
Each of them might be using the swords but all of it were on its sheath, so the attacks wouldn't leave a cut but bruises all over their bodies.
"I never saw such sword within the kingdom, have you brought that yourself?" the one using the rapier who was in front of him asked as they wait for the opportunity to attack.
"You'll know," Kaoru evaded the question just like that.
Upon his arrival so many people have seen him and Akira and surely such broad sword couldn't be hidden anywhere but he somehow got it today. Who would he get it from when they didn't see him having any visitors from his hometown.
The moment his last word was said, the one using rapier dispappeared in front of him and appeared beside him, as he slashed his sword upward to hit Kaoru's waist, Kaoru placed his sword beside him parrying it.
Sensing another movement, he could only guard his other side with his arm, physically receiving the attack from the one who sneak attacks.
'Indeed a different level,' Kaoru commented as he pushed the two attackers and turned around to parry the one from behind.
As the three jumped back, Kaoru looked at them sharply, 'I suppose with eye contact their coordination was top notch. In order to get them, I'll have to take this one first.'
As he came up with this, he stared at the general who was good at coordination, 'This man is good at coordinating with his teammates but he has the weakness once faced in a one on one aggressive battle.'
With a smile, Kaoru rushed forward and attacked the coordinator aggressively, attacking him with full force as he does his best to parry the attacks from his team mates. Most of the time he could only defend with his arm, his focus was entirely on the one in front of him pushing him as far as possible from the other two.
'Ah, I guess I got too greedy,' he thought defeated. If this was one on one, he would have been able to defeat this man instantly.
'No, no, no, a king should be able to defend against three or more generals. That's right, this is also a test for myself.'
*"You know, instead of speaking why don't you focus more on your attacks? I can see that because there's only one of me in front of you, you're taking this too lightly. What if there's more than two? You should focus on your battle instead of mumbling to yourself or in your mind."*
Just as he was once again attacked in his stomach and stumbled backwards, he remembered how Eureka have reprimanded him without emotions. He could only laugh as he wipe the blood from his mouth.
'That's right, I thought I was already focus enough. But if I am indeed focus then my mind would entirely be on my senses and the weapon in my hand.'
With this thought he took another deep breath, the captains were quite easy for him. But right now, it is already the generals he's facing. He emptied all his thought and focused solely on what was in front of him.
Even the smile on his face was gone.
"Oh, he's getting serious now, is he?" Raven commented.
They sparred twice and during those times, he saw Kaoru's seriousness in three different levels. First was this, his face would turn solemn and his eyes would turn sharp. His agility would increase and even his speed would improve.
If moments ago, Kaoru would still receive blows in his body, this time before their sword could hit him, his sword was already there to parry them. This happens despite him just parrying another person.
But his first plan on getting the coordinator first was still on going. The people could see just how he continuously attack this person, that he had no time to even have an eye contact with his teammates.
And before they could help this teammate of theirs, he was already down. Kaoru faced next was the one holding the rapier. This person was actually battered pitifully even more than the Coordinator.
He was after all focused more on speed and agility, so for Kaoru who had the strength, he was like a fly being swatted over and over again by his broad sword. The sneak attacker couldn't even do what he's best at because Kaoru was able to use the Rapier holder's body to shield himself from any sneak attacks.
By the time the one good at sneak attacks realized that the Rapier user was already falling down, Kaoru was already behind him hitting the back of his neck with the broad sword.
A round of applause was given to Kaoru as he ended the three of them. He was also massaging his shoulders and arms.
'That was painful. When was the last time I got this battered?' Kaoru thought as he breath in and out to stabilize his breathing.
Compared to the captains, generals are surely much stronger, he was even sweating even more than a while ago.
'The remaining three are even stronger than these three. I guess I really need to take this much more seriously. I over estimated myself after all,' he once again reprimanded himself.
But if any of those whom he defeated and even Tazuna and the remaining three generals were to hear him, they would want to cough up blood. He already is a monster for defeating them in groups. No one was able to do what he did even from the past.
'Wow, so is this a broad sword party?' he didn't thought much about it a while ago, only realizing it now. All these three were the ones who was like him, focuses on strength rather than on speed.
But despite the obvious disadvanatge he was in, a broad smile appeared on his face.
"That's right, you love strength even more. Your focus goes on an entirely new level when your opponents are strong. You really are not fond of sneak attacks and speed. But when it is in terms of strength, you enjoyed it even more," just like a commentator, Raven commented as he shakes his head.
He experienced Kaoru's second level of strength when he decided to battle him through strength and not with his agility. Kaoru who's face became solemn would change and a broad smile would appear on his face.
This time, his instinct was his weapon, he didn't have to think much whether a person would sneak attack him or someone would attack him with a different speed.
What he loves this time was a head on battle that broad sword users usually have.
The three generals that just got close to him couldn't help but to gulp upon seeing Kaoru's smile, it felt like they are looking at a lion preparing to devour those who oppose him.
This time they didn't move separately instead they attacked him at the same time in one direction. Kaoru parried their combined swords as he was pushed back by the force of their combined attacks.
He even coughed up some blood as the force hit his body as well. But upon raising his head, the three couldn't help but to have a chill run down their spines. He was smiling even wider now. His eyes were looking at them full of entertainment.
Raven could only shake his head, "This battle wouldn't last that long. His blood is completely boiling now."
And the whole place turned even more silent as Kaoru launched his continuous deathly attacks. One after another the three generals were sent flying and would be dragged back before they could even understand what was happening.
The ones whon he defeated first were thankful enough that they went up first, this person is truly scary now.
In reality, Kaoru was like this to these three because of Akira. He found out that it was these three together with Tazuna who had been causing accidents for Akira that could have caused her her life.
Them using strength and a broadsword was just a bonus to his enjoyment. But it is also this personality that scared Akira back when they were still young. He was bloodthirsty.
"In this aspect, I guess you got it from him," Raven once again said referring to Eureka.
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Everyone was quiet, the whole duration of this bout only took about half an hour. If considering the number of opponents and their strength and capabilities, this duration was truly so short.
Yet Kaoru who was standing in the middle with his broad sword in his shoulder, only had a few drops of sweat and was not even out of breath.
He looked towards the generals and Tazuna brimming with confidence, "So who's next?"
The generals glanced at each other before three of them stepped forward. These three were the ones who does not trust Tazuna as the chief.
'One uses rapier and the other two uses the normal one. One focuses on speed while the other focuses on coordination. The last one was adept in sneak attacks. For now, I guess I should focus more on my surrounding than the force of my attack.'
Kaoru made a mental note as the three of them walked towards him. Of course despite saying that he was more on the instinct side, he still read everything Raven has given him. Knowing your enemy is the best partner of your instinct.
If it's on instinct alone and you didn't know any of their strengths and quirks, surely you would have a hard time dealing with them.
With another breath, his eyes turned sharp. These three didn't attack at once but instead move to separate positions.
Each of them might be using the swords but all of it were on its sheath, so the attacks wouldn't leave a cut but bruises all over their bodies.
"I never saw such sword within the kingdom, have you brought that yourself?" the one using the rapier who was in front of him asked as they wait for the opportunity to attack.
"You'll know," Kaoru evaded the question just like that.
Upon his arrival so many people have seen him and Akira and surely such broad sword couldn't be hidden anywhere but he somehow got it today. Who would he get it from when they didn't see him having any visitors from his hometown.
The moment his last word was said, the one using rapier dispappeared in front of him and appeared beside him, as he slashed his sword upward to hit Kaoru's waist, Kaoru placed his sword beside him parrying it.
Sensing another movement, he could only guard his other side with his arm, physically receiving the attack from the one who sneak attacks.
'Indeed a different level,' Kaoru commented as he pushed the two attackers and turned around to parry the one from behind.
As the three jumped back, Kaoru looked at them sharply, 'I suppose with eye contact their coordination was top notch. In order to get them, I'll have to take this one first.'
As he came up with this, he stared at the general who was good at coordination, 'This man is good at coordinating with his teammates but he has the weakness once faced in a one on one aggressive battle.'
With a smile, Kaoru rushed forward and attacked the coordinator aggressively, attacking him with full force as he does his best to parry the attacks from his team mates. Most of the time he could only defend with his arm, his focus was entirely on the one in front of him pushing him as far as possible from the other two.
'Ah, I guess I got too greedy,' he thought defeated. If this was one on one, he would have been able to defeat this man instantly.
'No, no, no, a king should be able to defend against three or more generals. That's right, this is also a test for myself.'
*"You know, instead of speaking why don't you focus more on your attacks? I can see that because there's only one of me in front of you, you're taking this too lightly. What if there's more than two? You should focus on your battle instead of mumbling to yourself or in your mind."*
Just as he was once again attacked in his stomach and stumbled backwards, he remembered how Eureka have reprimanded him without emotions. He could only laugh as he wipe the blood from his mouth.
'That's right, I thought I was already focus enough. But if I am indeed focus then my mind would entirely be on my senses and the weapon in my hand.'
With this thought he took another deep breath, the captains were quite easy for him. But right now, it is already the generals he's facing. He emptied all his thought and focused solely on what was in front of him.
Even the smile on his face was gone.
"Oh, he's getting serious now, is he?" Raven commented.
They sparred twice and during those times, he saw Kaoru's seriousness in three different levels. First was this, his face would turn solemn and his eyes would turn sharp. His agility would increase and even his speed would improve.
If moments ago, Kaoru would still receive blows in his body, this time before their sword could hit him, his sword was already there to parry them. This happens despite him just parrying another person.
But his first plan on getting the coordinator first was still on going. The people could see just how he continuously attack this person, that he had no time to even have an eye contact with his teammates.
And before they could help this teammate of theirs, he was already down. Kaoru faced next was the one holding the rapier. This person was actually battered pitifully even more than the Coordinator.
He was after all focused more on speed and agility, so for Kaoru who had the strength, he was like a fly being swatted over and over again by his broad sword. The sneak attacker couldn't even do what he's best at because Kaoru was able to use the Rapier holder's body to shield himself from any sneak attacks.
By the time the one good at sneak attacks realized that the Rapier user was already falling down, Kaoru was already behind him hitting the back of his neck with the broad sword.
A round of applause was given to Kaoru as he ended the three of them. He was also massaging his shoulders and arms.
'That was painful. When was the last time I got this battered?' Kaoru thought as he breath in and out to stabilize his breathing.
Compared to the captains, generals are surely much stronger, he was even sweating even more than a while ago.
'The remaining three are even stronger than these three. I guess I really need to take this much more seriously. I over estimated myself after all,' he once again reprimanded himself.
But if any of those whom he defeated and even Tazuna and the remaining three generals were to hear him, they would want to cough up blood. He already is a monster for defeating them in groups. No one was able to do what he did even from the past.
'Wow, so is this a broad sword party?' he didn't thought much about it a while ago, only realizing it now. All these three were the ones who was like him, focuses on strength rather than on speed.
But despite the obvious disadvanatge he was in, a broad smile appeared on his face.
"That's right, you love strength even more. Your focus goes on an entirely new level when your opponents are strong. You really are not fond of sneak attacks and speed. But when it is in terms of strength, you enjoyed it even more," just like a commentator, Raven commented as he shakes his head.
He experienced Kaoru's second level of strength when he decided to battle him through strength and not with his agility. Kaoru who's face became solemn would change and a broad smile would appear on his face.
This time, his instinct was his weapon, he didn't have to think much whether a person would sneak attack him or someone would attack him with a different speed.
What he loves this time was a head on battle that broad sword users usually have.
The three generals that just got close to him couldn't help but to gulp upon seeing Kaoru's smile, it felt like they are looking at a lion preparing to devour those who oppose him.
This time they didn't move separately instead they attacked him at the same time in one direction. Kaoru parried their combined swords as he was pushed back by the force of their combined attacks.
He even coughed up some blood as the force hit his body as well. But upon raising his head, the three couldn't help but to have a chill run down their spines. He was smiling even wider now. His eyes were looking at them full of entertainment.
Raven could only shake his head, "This battle wouldn't last that long. His blood is completely boiling now."
And the whole place turned even more silent as Kaoru launched his continuous deathly attacks. One after another the three generals were sent flying and would be dragged back before they could even understand what was happening.
The ones whon he defeated first were thankful enough that they went up first, this person is truly scary now.
In reality, Kaoru was like this to these three because of Akira. He found out that it was these three together with Tazuna who had been causing accidents for Akira that could have caused her her life.
Them using strength and a broadsword was just a bonus to his enjoyment. But it is also this personality that scared Akira back when they were still young. He was bloodthirsty.
"In this aspect, I guess you got it from him," Raven once again said referring to Eureka.
Everyone was quiet, the whole duration of this bout only took about half an hour. If considering the number of opponents and their strength and capabilities, this duration was truly so short.Yet Kaoru who was standing in the middle with his broad sword in his shoulder, only had a few drops of sweat and was not even out of breath.He looked towards the generals and Tazuna brimming with confidence, "So who's next?"The generals glanced at each other before three of them stepped forward. These three were the ones who does not trust Tazuna as the chief.'One uses rapier and the other two uses the normal one. One focuses on speed while the other focuses on coordination. The last one was adept in sneak attacks. For now, I guess I should focus more on my surrounding than the force of my attack.'Kaoru made a mental note as the three of them walked towards him. Of course despite saying that he was more on the instinct side, he still read everything Raven has given him. Knowing your enemy is the best partner of your instinct.If it's on instinct alone and you didn't know any of their strengths and quirks, surely you would have a hard time dealing with them.With another breath, his eyes turned sharp. These three didn't attack at once but instead move to separate positions.Each of them might be using the swords but all of it were on its sheath, so the attacks wouldn't leave a cut but bruises all over their bodies."I never saw such sword within the kingdom, have you brought that yourself?" the one using the rapier who was in front of him asked as they wait for the opportunity to attack."You'll know," Kaoru evaded the question just like that.Upon his arrival so many people have seen him and Akira and surely such broad sword couldn't be hidden anywhere but he somehow got it today. Who would he get it from when they didn't see him having any visitors from his hometown.The moment his last word was said, the one using rapier dispappeared in front of him and appeared beside him, as he slashed his sword upward to hit Kaoru's waist, Kaoru placed his sword beside him parrying it.Sensing another movement, he could only guard his other side with his arm, physically receiving the attack from the one who sneak attacks.'Indeed a different level,' Kaoru commented as he pushed the two attackers and turned around to parry the one from behind.As the three jumped back, Kaoru looked at them sharply, 'I suppose with eye contact their coordination was top notch. In order to get them, I'll have to take this one first.'As he came up with this, he stared at the general who was good at coordination, 'This man is good at coordinating with his teammates but he has the weakness once faced in a one on one aggressive battle.'With a smile, Kaoru rushed forward and attacked the coordinator aggressively, attacking him with full force as he does his best to parry the attacks from his team mates. Most of the time he could only defend with his arm, his focus was entirely on the one in front of him pushing him as far as possible from the other two.'Ah, I guess I got too greedy,' he thought defeated. If this was one on one, he would have been able to defeat this man instantly.'No, no, no, a king should be able to defend against three or more generals. That's right, this is also a test for myself.'*"You know, instead of speaking why don't you focus more on your attacks? I can see that because there's only one of me in front of you, you're taking this too lightly. What if there's more than two? You should focus on your battle instead of mumbling to yourself or in your mind."*Just as he was once again attacked in his stomach and stumbled backwards, he remembered how Eureka have reprimanded him without emotions. He could only laugh as he wipe the blood from his mouth.'That's right, I thought I was already focus enough. But if I am indeed focus then my mind would entirely be on my senses and the weapon in my hand.'With this thought he took another deep breath, the captains were quite easy for him. But right now, it is already the generals he's facing. He emptied all his thought and focused solely on what was in front of him.Even the smile on his face was gone."Oh, he's getting serious now, is he?" Raven commented.They sparred twice and during those times, he saw Kaoru's seriousness in three different levels. First was this, his face would turn solemn and his eyes would turn sharp. His agility would increase and even his speed would improve.If moments ago, Kaoru would still receive blows in his body, this time before their sword could hit him, his sword was already there to parry them. This happens despite him just parrying another person.But his first plan on getting the coordinator first was still on going. The people could see just how he continuously attack this person, that he had no time to even have an eye contact with his teammates.And before they could help this teammate of theirs, he was already down. Kaoru faced next was the one holding the rapier. This person was actually battered pitifully even more than the Coordinator.He was after all focused more on speed and agility, so for Kaoru who had the strength, he was like a fly being swatted over and over again by his broad sword. The sneak attacker couldn't even do what he's best at because Kaoru was able to use the Rapier holder's body to shield himself from any sneak attacks.By the time the one good at sneak attacks realized that the Rapier user was already falling down, Kaoru was already behind him hitting the back of his neck with the broad sword.A round of applause was given to Kaoru as he ended the three of them. He was also massaging his shoulders and arms.'That was painful. When was the last time I got this battered?' Kaoru thought as he breath in and out to stabilize his breathing.Compared to the captains, generals are surely much stronger, he was even sweating even more than a while ago.'The remaining three are even stronger than these three. I guess I really need to take this much more seriously. I over estimated myself after all,' he once again reprimanded himself.But if any of those whom he defeated and even Tazuna and the remaining three generals were to hear him, they would want to cough up blood. He already is a monster for defeating them in groups. No one was able to do what he did even from the past.'Wow, so is this a broad sword party?' he didn't thought much about it a while ago, only realizing it now. All these three were the ones who was like him, focuses on strength rather than on speed.But despite the obvious disadvanatge he was in, a broad smile appeared on his face."That's right, you love strength even more. Your focus goes on an entirely new level when your opponents are strong. You really are not fond of sneak attacks and speed. But when it is in terms of strength, you enjoyed it even more," just like a commentator, Raven commented as he shakes his head.He experienced Kaoru's second level of strength when he decided to battle him through strength and not with his agility. Kaoru who's face became solemn would change and a broad smile would appear on his face.This time, his instinct was his weapon, he didn't have to think much whether a person would sneak attack him or someone would attack him with a different speed.What he loves this time was a head on battle that broad sword users usually have.The three generals that just got close to him couldn't help but to gulp upon seeing Kaoru's smile, it felt like they are looking at a lion preparing to devour those who oppose him.This time they didn't move separately instead they attacked him at the same time in one direction. Kaoru parried their combined swords as he was pushed back by the force of their combined attacks.He even coughed up some blood as the force hit his body as well. But upon raising his head, the three couldn't help but to have a chill run down their spines. He was smiling even wider now. His eyes were looking at them full of entertainment.Raven could only shake his head, "This battle wouldn't last that long. His blood is completely boiling now."And the whole place turned even more silent as Kaoru launched his continuous deathly attacks. One after another the three generals were sent flying and would be dragged back before they could even understand what was happening.The ones whon he defeated first were thankful enough that they went up first, this person is truly scary now.In reality, Kaoru was like this to these three because of Akira. He found out that it was these three together with Tazuna who had been causing accidents for Akira that could have caused her her life.Them using strength and a broadsword was just a bonus to his enjoyment. But it is also this personality that scared Akira back when they were still young. He was bloodthirsty."In this aspect, I guess you got it from him," Raven once again said referring to Eureka.
